1: Ounce of sunscreen that should be applied before going outside (about the size of a shot glass)-The Skin Cancer Foundation

2: Hours that pass when you then need to reapply sunscreen for adequate protection (sooner if you heavily perspire or get wet)*

6: The minimum UV Index forecast number that triggers a UV Alert (issued only when the UV Index forecast is also higher than normal statistically — at or above the 95th percentile — for that date)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SunWise Program

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Wow, those numbers really put things into perspective. I'm an avid indoor tanner and recently realized that I may be over-doing it. I know that thousands, if not millions, of people are using tanning beds regularly which is just as bad as being out in the sun. Many people I know and talk to give off the vibe that it's almost like an addiction. I hope you don't mind me posting this link but I actually just wrote an article on my blog about "tanorexia" and tanning addiction: http://www.indoortanninglotion.org/tanorexia-tanning-addiction/

It's a good read for anyone who tans indoors because your health is at risk!

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